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Malco Reopens Former Vise-Grip Factory in DeWitt, Nebraska

Oct 22, 2018 Stuart 1 Comment

Malco has officially reopened the former Vise-Grips plant in DeWitt, Nebraska. Read More

Made in USA, New Tools, News, Pliers

Ball Hex Key Set Recommendations, from Budget to Best

Oct 22, 2018 Stuart 15 Comments

Let’s talk about ball end hex keys. Read More

Editorial, Screwdrivers, Tool Reviews

AWP Zippered Tool Bags are Easier on Your Wallet

Oct 22, 2018 Stuart 5 Comments

This 3-pack of AWP zippered tool bags looks hard to resist. Read More

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Deal of the Day: Cordless Mowers (10/21/18)

Oct 21, 2018 Stuart Leave a Comment

There are 4 mowers on sale, today only. (3 are cordless kits, 1 is a small electric type.) Read More

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One-Day Cordless and Electric Leaf Blower Deals (10/20/18)

Oct 20, 2018 Stuart 7 Comments

Today only, save on select cordless and electric leaf blowers. Read More

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5 Tools I Can’t Wait to Get My Hands on (Fall 2018 Edition)

Oct 19, 2018 Stuart 80 Comments

Here are some of the tools I can’t wait to get my mitts on. Read More

Editorial

Why Bosch’s 12V Brushless Drill and Driver are PERFECT

Oct 19, 2018 Stuart 29 Comments

Bosch’s 12V Max brushless drill gave me another reason to like it. Read More

Cordless, Drills & Drivers, Editorial, Tool Reviews

If You Want a Hammer with Magnetic Nail Starter, Buy it Locally

Oct 19, 2018 Stuart 39 Comments

Sometimes recessed magnets can pop out of place during manufacturing. Read More

Editorial, Hammers & Mallets, Made in USA

Milwaukee RedLithium USB 4V Max Cordless Screwdriver?

Oct 19, 2018 Stuart 26 Comments

Will we see a Milwaukee RedLithium USB cordless screwdriver? Maybe, but there are obstacles. Read More

Cordless, Editorial

Klein High Visibility Zippered Tool Bags

Oct 18, 2018 Stuart 17 Comments

Did you know that Klein Tools makes high-viz zippered tool pouches? (I didn’t.) Read More

New Tools, Storage & Organization

Some Tool Deals for 10/18/2018

Oct 18, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

Here are some tool deals you might be interested in. Read More

Cordless, DealGuyd

New Craftsman V60 Cordless Outdoor Power Tools Lineup

Oct 18, 2018 Benjamen 14 Comments

Craftsman recently announced a new line of V60 cordless outdoor power tools, including a string trimmer, blower, chainsaw, hedge trimmer, and 2 lawn mowers. Read More

Cordless, New Tools

Review: Dewalt Cordless Mower (2x20V)

Oct 17, 2018 Benjamen 48 Comments

Dewalt’s 2x20V mower is actually quite decent if you can get around the short battery life. Read More

Cordless, Tool Reviews

New Skil Cordless Screwdriver with “Circuit Sensor” Tech

Oct 17, 2018 Stuart 21 Comments

Skil’s got a new cordless screwdriver. Read More

Cordless, New Tools, Screwdrivers

New Gearwrench Mobile Work Station Tool Cabinet

Oct 16, 2018 Stuart 10 Comments

Gearwrench has come out with a new mobile workstation. Read More

New Tools, Storage & Organization

David Zeller on Malco Reopens Former Vise-Grip Factory in DeWitt, Nebraska: “Boy, I wish them well! It's great to see.”
fred on Ball Hex Key Set Recommendations, from Budget to Best: “We had a job working on a big industrial park - doing sewer and drain lines. The precast manhole chimneys,…”
Robby G on If You Want a Hammer with Magnetic Nail Starter, Buy it Locally: “I've also heard about this in regards to tools. I am familiar with electronics. Walmart will…”
Wayne R. on Ball Hex Key Set Recommendations, from Budget to Best: “I find myself always puzzled by the "higher precision fitment" premise, as if the heads of 20 million 10-cent screws…”
fred on Ball Hex Key Set Recommendations, from Budget to Best: “Elkind seems to be a bit less visible in the market - but we had some of their early fold-up…”
Nathan on New Skil Cordless Screwdriver with “Circuit Sensor” Tech: “instead of the drill bit I'd have liked to see a 1/4 to 1/8 adapter but it might be…”